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Live In Windows Kernel Developer Jobs in Illinois

We are searching for a CUDA Kernel Engineer who has hands-on experience developing and optimizing ... Background in GPU acceleration for ML frameworks or HPC workloads. * Knowledge of model inference ...

The Chief Engineer helps oversee the maintenance staff in a fair and consistent manner and will ... May be required to live on site and will be required to be on a 24 hour on call schedule, in ...

The Chief Engineer helps oversee the maintenance staff in a fair and consistent manner and will ... May be required to live on site and will be required to be on a 24 hour on call schedule, in ...

The Chief Engineer helps oversee the maintenance staff in a fair and consistent manner and will ... May be required to live on site and will be required to be on a 24 hour on call schedule, in ...

DevOps Lead

Chicago, IL · On-site

$54.50 - $74.50/hr

Role: DevOps Lead Duration: Long Term Contract Work Type & Location: Chicago, IL Description ... in Windows Administration • Preferred to have some knowledge of Industrial protocols, such as ...

Build out new in data center or Azure and doing all the engineering and post configuration to make ... Windows servers platforms, Linux in general, distribution (RedHat), more than general skills in ...

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What is the difference between Live In Windows Kernel Developer vs Windows Driver Developer?

AspectLive In Windows Kernel DeveloperWindows Driver Developer
Required CredentialsProficiency in Windows kernel architecture, C/C++, debugging skillsSimilar skills, often requiring Windows driver development certifications
Work EnvironmentEmbedded systems, specialized hardware, or security-focused environmentsHardware interaction, device management, hardware-software integration
Industry UsageSecurity, embedded systems, specialized hardwareHardware manufacturers, PC hardware, peripheral device companies
Common Search/ComparisonLive In Windows Kernel Developer vs Windows Driver Developer

Both roles require deep knowledge of Windows kernel and driver development. While Live In Windows Kernel Developers focus on embedded or security-critical systems, Windows Driver Developers typically work on device drivers for hardware components. The skills overlap significantly, but the application environments differ, influencing the specific expertise needed.

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Infographic showing various Live In Windows Kernel Developer job openings in Illinois as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 31% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 68% Remote job distribution.

Sr. Windows OS Software Engineer

Hudson Manpower

Skokie, IL • On-site

$160 - $170/day

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago


Job description

Hello,
We're hiring a Sr. Windows OS Software Engineer to work on low-level Windows OS customization for embedded wireless devices (e.g., cameras, USB) supporting Microsoft Teams.
Sr. Windows OS Software Engineer
Skokie, IL | Full-Time | On-Site (No Remote)
US Citizens/Green Card holders only | Relocation assistance available
Must Haves:
• Must have low level (kernal) Windows OS development experience
• Can you customize and configure the Windows OS platform to integrate with embedded devices ?
• Do you have an understanding in device driver development as well as OS image creation and deployment to a w/less device; ?
• C++ for windows experience ? is used for development.
• Have you done low level OS development ?
• Experience w/ Typescript of GraphQl ?
Responsibilities:
• Will customize and configure the Windows OS Platform to integrate with wireless
• embedded devices such as cameras, USB, etc to support the Windows TEAMS video
• p Platform
• The ideal candidate should have an understanding in device driver development as well
• as OS image creation and deployment to a wireless device; C++ for windows is used for
• development. Will not be tasked with driver development but must understand the
• process.
• Must have an understanding of Operating System internals and Windows kernel/module
• development
• Designs software and author code elements such as drivers, algorithms, middleware,
• and applications specifically for the Windows Platform
• Creates scripts to automate code generating tools, data processing, and verification of
• design
• Works with other functional team members to integrate technologies with company
• Platform and products
• Keeps abreast of new technologies, the state of the art, and communicate to the
• appropriate levels
• Writes so0ware networking components based on existing embedded software Platform and operating systems
• Applies OO/SOLID and secure coding design principles
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering or
• equivalent experience
• Experience performing low level Windows OS software development
• Understanding of Operating System internals
• Windows kernel/module development
• Knowledge of image creation
• Minimum of 2 years industry experience developing specifically for Windows
• Experience implemen7ng applica7ons, device drivers and/or frameworks for Windows
• Experience implementing client to server network communications, TCP/IP, sockets
• Experience working Visual Studio
• • Experience working with CMAKE and other cross Platform build tools.
• Experience with software development tools such as Integrated Development
• Environments, compilers/linkers, and debugging tools (emulator, profiler, etc.) required
• Experience solving problems following SOLID and OO design principles
• Must be proficient in Windows development with C++.
• Working knowledge of Windows Driver Kit (WDK) is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Microso0 Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM)
• is a plus.
• Development experience in TypeScript and NodeJS is a plus
• Developer experience with GraphQL is a plus
• Ability to integrate technologies to provide proof of concept demonstrations
• Experience in secure coding practice